Korean word

듯하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationteutada

Meaning

  • adjectiveseem

Example

비가 올 듯해요.pi ga ol tteu tae yo

It seems like it will rain.

Illustration for 듯하다 (seem)

More examples

그는 지금 자고 있는 듯하다.keu neun chi geum cha go in neun teu ta da

He seems to be sleeping now.

Core concept

A conclusion based on signs or circumstances rather than direct confirmation.

Common phrases

  • 비가 내릴 듯하다pi ga nae ril tteu ta da

    seem likely to rain

  • 곧 끝날 듯하다kot kkeun nal tteu ta da

    seem about to end

  • 그가 올 듯하다keu ga ol tteu ta da

    seem likely to come

Similar words

것 같다keot kattta: Appear likely when a feeling or situation suggests a certain outcome.

Definition in Korean

동사나 형용사 어간에 붙어 말하는 사람이 직접 확인하지 않은 사실을 정황이나 징후로 추측할 때 쓰는 표현이다.tong sa na hyeong yong sa eo ga ne pu teo mal ha neun sa ra mi chik jjeop hwa gin ha ji a neun sa si reul cheong hwang i na ching hu ro chu cheu kal ttae sseu neun pyo hyeo ni da

Word origin

The expression combines 듯 (deu, "appearance or resemblance") with 하다 (tada, "to do") to describe something judged to appear true.

Usage tips

  • For TOPIK reading, this ending is a useful clue that the writer is drawing a conclusion from available evidence.

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